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A comprehensive look at Sabih Khan’s rise from Moradabad to Apple’s COO role, his impact on global supply chains, sustainability, and what this transition means for Apple’s future. The Big Announcement On July 8, 2025, Apple Inc. announced that Sabih Khan , a 30-year veteran of the company, will step into the role of Chief Operating Officer , succeeding longtime operations chief Jeff Williams . Khan, currently Senior Vice President of Operations, will assume his new duties later in July, while Williams will remain through year-end, overseeing Apple Watch, design, and health strategy before retiring. This transition, part of a carefully planned succession, underscores Apple’s commitment to continuity and long-term strategic planning. From Moradabad to Cupertino: Sabih Khan’s Journey Sabih Khan was born in 1966 in Moradabad , Uttar Pradesh. His early years were spent in India and Singapore before he moved to the United States for higher education. He holds: A dual bachelor’s ...

Explore today’s Nifty 50 technical outlook, key levels of top-weighted stocks, and how global cues—from the Dow Jones to Hang Seng—may shape India’s market movement.  Market Overview: Nifty 50 Holds Steady Amid Global Ambiguity As of July 9, 2025, the Nifty 50 continues to show a mild bullish bias , closing at 25,522.50 , up by +61.20 points (0.24%) . Despite cautious sentiment across global indices, Indian equities are supported by strong movement in key banking and IT stocks. The sentiment, however, is not overly euphoric. Market participants remain watchful of US tariffs , election-year volatility , and mixed signals from global peers.  Global Market Snapshot: Mixed Cues Ahead  US Futures (as of 7:45 AM IST) Index Value Change Sentiment US 30 (Dow) 44,222.5 -18.3 (-0.04%) Flat/Weak Bias US 500 (S&P) 6,224.5 -1.0 (-0.02%) Neutral US Tech 100 22,702.1 -0.2 (0.00%) Flat US 2000 2,223.7 -5.0 (-0.23%) Weakness in Midcaps S&P VIX 17.90 -0.12 (-0.65%) Lower V...

Former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on BRICS countries, including India, stirs market volatility. Dow drops, S&P steadies, Nasdaq inches up, while global trade fears return. Introduction: A New Chapter in Global Trade Unfolds The global financial landscape took a dramatic turn on July 8, 2025, when former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping 10% tariff plan targeting all BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Markets reacted swiftly, and investors were left scrambling to understand the broader implications. Amid already fragile geopolitical and economic environments, this bold announcement rekindled fears of a renewed trade war, not only with China, as seen in Trump’s earlier presidency, but now across a wider coalition of developing nations . This blog delves deep into the economic ramifications, market responses, investor sentiment , and what this tariff policy might mean for India and global trade moving forward. Mark...

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, India gears up for a massive Bharat Bandh, a general strike organized by a coalition of ten central trade unions and supported by farming groups. With over 25 crore workers expected to participate, this protest is in response to what the unions call a series of anti-worker, anti-farmer, pro-corporate policies adopted by the central government. Who’s Behind the Strike and Why The strike is being led by a united front of ten major trade unions: INTUC AITUC CITU HMS AIUTUC AICCTU SEWA LPF UTUC TUCC They submitted a 17-point charter of demands to the Labour Ministry last year, asking for reforms like reinstating labor conferences, safeguarding workers’ rights, and halting privatization moves. These requests reportedly went unaddressed. Central to the protests are objections to four new labor codes that unions claim will curtail union influence, lengthen working hours, and ease employer penalties. Leaders also charge the government with shifting foc...

Titan’s sudden stock crash wipes out ₹900 crore from Jhunjhunwala family holdings. Explore reasons behind the fall, premium valuation concerns, brokerages’ outlook, and Titan’s technical & fundamental status. Titan’s Sudden Stock Tumble: A ₹900 Crore Jolt to Jhunjhunwala Family India’s stock market witnessed a rare shake-up when Titan Company Ltd — the crown jewel of the Tata Group’s consumer portfolio — faced a sudden and sharp decline in its share price. This correction reportedly wiped out nearly ₹900 crore from the Jhunjhunwala family’s holdings , which owns a 5.15% stake in Titan. This unexpected downturn in one of India’s most premium stocks comes amid rising concerns over expensive valuations in the consumer space, particularly following disappointing numbers from another Tata brand, Trent Ltd . Let’s break down the key reasons for Titan’s fall, examine its fundamentals and technicals, understand brokerage views, and reflect on the way forward. Why Did Titan Fall So S...

Trump says a US-India trade deal is "close" as tariff letters loom. Dive into the sectors at stake and the impact of a potential agreement before the August 1 deadline. 1. Setting the Stage In a significant development that could reshape international commerce, US President Donald Trump declared that a trade agreement with India is within reach. The statement was made during a diplomatic dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, coinciding with the release of formal tariff notices to 14 nations—marking a decisive escalation in the administration’s global trade strategy. Trump’s approach has been assertive, built around the use of tariffs as negotiation tools. These “reciprocal tariffs” are not just threats but scheduled policies set to activate on August 1 unless new agreements are reached. They are designed to pressure trading partners into opening markets for American goods. 2. Understanding the Tariff Deadline Earlier this year, the US unveiled a comprehensive t...